🍌 Healthy Banana Bread
This Healthy Banana Bread is soft, moist, and naturally sweetened with ripe bananas and maple syrup. Made with whole wheat flour and no refined sugar, it's a wholesome treat perfect for breakfast or an anytime snack. Enjoy the rich banana flavor in every guilt-free bite!
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- 9x5-inch loaf pan
- Spatula or wooden spoon
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Whisk
- Parchment paper (optional)
- Oven
Ingredients
- 3 medium ripe bananas mashed
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup 60ml melted coconut oil (or olive oil)
- 1/4 cup 60ml pure maple syrup or honey
- 1/4 cup 60g plain Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon optional
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups 180g whole wheat flour
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mash the bananas until smooth.
- Add eggs, melted coconut oil, maple syrup, yogurt, and vanilla. Whisk until well combined.
- Stir in baking soda, cinnamon (if using), and salt.
- Gently fold in the whole wheat flour until just combined—do not overmix.
- Fold in walnuts or chocolate chips, if using.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 45–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
For muffins instead of a loaf, pour batter into muffin tins and bake at 350°F for 18–22 minutes.